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FR11 WDC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,912 mi
Last recorded102,912 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 WDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 102,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 102,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 101,228 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 101,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 90,752 miles

Engine cooling fan inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 84,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Minimal effort achieved (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Poor effort (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing area leaking on to alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,442 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak & o/s/f (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working & o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Kumho 175/70R14 5-5-5 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Kumho 175/70R14 7-8-7 mm

Offside Front Tyre Kumho 175/70R14 7-8-7 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Kumho 175/70R14 6-5-6 mm

Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge's

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre Kumho 175/70R14 3-3-2.5 mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Kumho 175/70R14 5-5-5 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre Kumho 175/70R14 3-3-2.5 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Kumho 175/70R14 6-5-6 mm

Pass 18 Jul 2015 46,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 35,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,836 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FR11 WDC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR11 WDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FR11 WDC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is FR11 WDC safe to buy?

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